Firing 72 barrels from a dozen "hail cannons," researchers sent some 10,000 ice balls onto the roof of a full-scale house. It was the first-ever indoor hailstorm, designed to evaluate how well roofing and other building materials can withstand the ravages of a full-blown hailstorm. More
As new-home starts accelerate, buildersí land options are becoming more limited. More
Remodelers can face a dilemma when a client asks for a project that is tasteless or is on the verge of violating code. More
From the Top 100 Markets list, we take a closer look at the 20 best-performing markets in the U.S. More
Numerous factors have helped these 20 cities climb to the top of our annual report. Is your city on the list? More
Some roofing contractors follow the lead of manufacturers in offering warranties of 10 years or more. More
Lower property values coupled with restrictive lending practices is leaving more remodelers with the bulk of their sales coming from customers who can self-finance. More
The banquette: A design idea for maximizing seating in a small space. More
Lean times leave home improvement contractors confused about how to market their companies. More
With both trades and suppliers overstretched in a tough economy, remodelers are finding it challenging to keep projects competitively priced and on schedule. More
